Ampthill vs Stotfold
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Stotfold offers lower property prices by roughly 79%. Ampthill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ampthill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ampthill
£717,486
Stotfold
£399,845
Crime Rate
Ampthill
48.6
Stotfold
48.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ampthill
100.0%
Stotfold
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ampthill
361
Stotfold
386.2
EPC Rating
Ampthill
72.7
Stotfold
73.1
Median Income
Ampthill
£34,566
Stotfold
£35,426
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Stotfold more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £399,845 versus £717,486 in Ampthill. The most affordable entry point in Ampthill is a flat at £239,864, while in Stotfold it is a flat at £226,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Ampthill (£643,937 vs £520,806).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ampthill prices grew faster — 99% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Ampthill (48.6 per 1,000) compared to Stotfold (48.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Ampthill is violent-crime, while in Stotfold it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality favours Ampthill: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Stotfold.
Ampthill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stotfold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ampthill | Stotfold |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Stotfold enjoy 386.2 Mbps on average, while Ampthill lags behind at 361.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Ampthill and 95.4% in Stotfold. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Ampthill and 73.3% in Stotfold.
Stotfold is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (386 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Stotfold is band C (score 73.1), ahead of Ampthill's band C (score 72.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Ampthill and £1,044 in Stotfold. 69.9% of homes in Ampthill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.8% in Stotfold.
Stotfold has more energy-efficient housing — 72.8% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ampthill has a population of 8,825 while Stotfold has 12,313. Median household income is £35,426.3 in Stotfold and £34,566 in Ampthill. The median age is 42 in Ampthill and 42.5 in Stotfold. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Ampthill and 63.3% in Stotfold.
| Indicator | Ampthill | Stotfold |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,825 | 12,313 |
| Median Age | 42 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £35,426.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 63.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 64.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 34.8% |
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